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Games like Shattering Obsidian

If Shattering Obsidian is your kind of game, the closest matches are Forge of the Fae, New Arc Line and Beast Saga — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Shattering Obsidian: An RPG inspired by the classics, and based upon a series of published stories. A deep, character-driven adventure, in a Fantasy-Steampunk world of betrayal and intrigue.

2020RPGFree to playWindowsby James K. Isaac
Shattering Obsidian — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into Shattering Obsidian also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Forge of the Fae

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Forge of the Fae is a story-rich pixel RPG inspired by Celtic folklore. Journey through a mysterious world, master the ARC Crystal System to unleash powerful magic, and face dangerous Fae in fast-paced, turn-based battles where your choices shape destiny.

    2027IndieRPGSteam ↗
  2. New Arc Line

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Take a stand in the eternal conflict between Arcane Magic and Steampunk Revolution and tip the uneasy balance between sorcery, elves, dwarves and mysterious monsters on one side and steampunk gadgets, zeppelins, and tesla guns on the other in this single-player, party-based, story-rich RPG.

    2024RPGEarly Access24.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Beast Saga

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.

    2026IndieAdventureRPG15.29 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Wasteland 3

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

    2020StrategyRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

    2018RPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tyranny

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

    2016AdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Shattering Obsidian fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!

    2018AdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from James K. Isaac

Other recommendable Steam games by James K. Isaac, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. New Tricks for Old Gods

    WHY THIS

    Another title from James K. Isaac, the studio behind Shattering Obsidian.

    A visual novel set in a cyberpunk-dystopian world inspired by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' stories. You decide where your adventure will take you. Will you escape the oppressive technocracy of a nightmare future, or fall victim to the tyrannous regime of the Grey Authority?

    2019IndieFreeSteam ↗
  2. Green: An Orc's Life

    WHY THIS

    Another title from James K. Isaac, the studio behind Shattering Obsidian. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    A life-simulation card-swiper. Grow an orc. Pilot it through a life of pillage, plunder and gluttony. Build up your horde, become filthy-rich with loot, even become a god!

    2020StrategyAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Through the Kill Screen

    WHY THIS

    Another title from James K. Isaac, the studio behind Shattering Obsidian. Shares RPG with Shattering Obsidian.

    Through the Kill Screen, an Adventure-RPG about 1980s kids discovering what slumbers beyond the final levels of their favourite computer games. Drink a Slushie, win a Thumb War and save Snoring Town from a sinister conspiracy.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG5.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shattering Obsidian

Is Shattering Obsidian free to play?
Yes — Shattering Obsidian is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Shattering Obsidian?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shattering Obsidian are Forge of the Fae, New Arc Line, Beast Saga.
Who developed Shattering Obsidian?
Shattering Obsidian was developed by James K. Isaac.

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